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    Shims for Lengthening Screw Shoulders

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Shims. Round, Sold Individually, Shoulder Lengthening.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Round, Sold Individually, Shoulder Lengthening.
    When shoulders come up short, use these shims to extend the shoulder length on your screw. Wiggle the shims over the threads and up to the existing shoulder to create the exact shoulder length you need. Use them to create more space for bearings, pulleys, and sprockets, or extend the length of travel along the shoulder.
    You can stack multiple shims to achieve the exact shoulder length or space you need.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these shims resist rust. However, they’ll corrode or pit when exposed to salt water and chemicals.
    Super-Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel—Superior to 18-8 stainless steel, these shims won't degrade when exposed to harsh weather, salt water, and most chemicals.
    Stress-Resistant Spring Steel—These shims are harder and hold their shape better than carbon steel. Use them for high-stress applications, such as leveling heavy machinery. They're best for dry environments since moisture will cause them to rust.
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    For Screw
    Size
    ID
    ID Tolerance
    OD
    OD Tolerance
    Min.
    Hardness
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    For 3/16" Diameter Shoulder
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"No. 8
    0.146"0" to 0.011"0.178"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B701090135A432000000
     
    For 1/4" Diameter Shoulder
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"No. 10
    0.171"0" to 0.011"0.241"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B705090135A43100000
    0.016"-0.002" to 0.002"No. 10
    0.171"0" to 0.011"0.241"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B705090135A44300000
    0.03"-0.003" to 0.003"No. 10
    0.171"0" to 0.011"0.241"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B702590135A4550000
     
    For 5/16" Diameter Shoulder
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"1/4"
    0.234"0" to 0.011"0.303"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B705090135A43300000
    0.016"-0.002" to 0.002"1/4"
    0.234"0" to 0.011"0.303"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B702590135A4450000
    0.03"-0.003" to 0.003"1/4"
    0.234"0" to 0.011"0.303"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B702590135A4570000
     
    For 3/8" Diameter Shoulder
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"5/16"
    0.289"0" to 0.011"0.365"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B705090135A43500000
    0.016"-0.002" to 0.002"5/16"
    0.289"0" to 0.011"0.365"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B702590135A44700000
    0.03"-0.003" to 0.003"5/16"
    0.289"0" to 0.011"0.365"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B702590135A45900000
     
    For 1/2" Diameter Shoulder
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"3/8"
    0.352"0" to 0.011"0.491"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B702590135A43700000
    0.016"-0.002" to 0.002"3/8"
    0.352"0" to 0.011"0.491"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B702590135A44900000
    0.03"-0.003" to 0.003"3/8"
    0.352"0" to 0.011"0.491"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B702590135A46100000
     
    For 5/8" Diameter Shoulder
    0.016"-0.002" to 0.002"1/2"
    0.473"0" to 0.011"0.616"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B702590135A45100000
    0.03"-0.003" to 0.003"1/2"
    0.473"0" to 0.011"0.616"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B701090135A4630000
     
    For 6 mm Diameter Shoulder
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"M5
    4.95 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm5.96 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell C401091437A22100000
    0.01"-0.001" to 0.001"M5
    4.95 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm5.96 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell C401091437A22800000
    0.015"-0.001" to 0.001"M5
    4.95 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm5.96 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell C401091437A23600000
     
    For 8 mm Diameter Shoulder
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"M6
    5.92 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm7.95 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell C401091437A30400000
    0.01"-0.001" to 0.001"M6
    5.92 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm7.95 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell C401091437A31200000
    0.015"-0.001" to 0.001"M6
    5.92 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm7.95 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell C401091437A31800000
    0.02"-0.0015" to 0.0015"M6
    5.92 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm7.95 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell C401091437A32600000
    0.025"-0.0015" to 0.0015"M6
    5.92 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm7.95 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell C401091437A33100000
    0.031"-0.002" to 0.002"M6
    5.92 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm7.95 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell C401091437A33700000
     
    For 10 mm Diameter Shoulder
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"M8
    7.82 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm9.95 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell C401091437A41600000
    0.01"-0.001" to 0.001"M8
    7.82 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm9.95 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell C401091437A42400000
    0.015"-0.001" to 0.001"M8
    7.82 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm9.95 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell C401091437A43300000
    0.02"-0.0015" to 0.0015"M8
    7.82 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm9.95 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell C401091437A43900000
    0.025"-0.0015" to 0.0015"M8
    7.82 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm9.95 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell C401091437A44400000
    0.031"-0.002" to 0.002"M8
    7.82 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm9.95 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell C401091437A45000000
     
    For 12 mm Diameter Shoulder
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"M10
    9.7 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm11.96 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell C401091437A50800000
    0.01"-0.001" to 0.001"M10
    9.7 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm11.96 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell C401091437A51100000
    0.015"-0.001" to 0.001"M10
    9.7 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm11.96 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell C401091437A51700000
    0.02"-0.0015" to 0.0015"M10
    9.7 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm11.96 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell C401091437A52200000
    0.025"-0.0015" to 0.0015"M10
    9.7 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm11.96 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell C401091437A52600000
    0.031"-0.002" to 0.002"M10
    9.7 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm11.96 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell C401091437A53200000
     
    For 16 mm Diameter Shoulder
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"M12
    11.65 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm15.5 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell C401091437A61000000
    0.01"-0.001" to 0.001"M12
    11.65 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm15.5 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell C401091437A61800000
    0.015"-0.001" to 0.001"M12
    11.65 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm15.5 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell C401091437A62300000
    0.02"-0.0015" to 0.0015"M12
    11.65 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm15.5 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell C401091437A62800000
    0.025"-0.0015" to 0.0015"M12
    11.65 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm15.5 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell C40591437A6340000
    0.031"-0.002" to 0.002"M12
    11.65 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm15.5 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell C40591437A64000000
     
    For 20 mm Diameter Shoulder
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"M16
    15.5 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm19.93 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell C401091437A70100000
    0.01"-0.001" to 0.001"M16
    15.5 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm19.93 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell C401091437A71200000
    0.015"-0.001" to 0.001"M16
    15.5 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm19.93 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell C401091437A71700000
    0.02"-0.0015" to 0.0015"M16
    15.5 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm19.93 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell C401091437A72500000
    0.025"-0.0015" to 0.0015"M16
    15.5 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm19.93 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell C40591437A73400000
    0.031"-0.002" to 0.002"M16
    15.5 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm19.93 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell C40591437A73800000
     
    Super-Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
     
    For 3/16" Diameter Shoulder
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"No. 8
    0.146"0" to 0.011"0.178"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B701091017A45200000
     
    For 1/4" Diameter Shoulder
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"No. 10
    0.171"0" to 0.011"0.241"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B701091017A45600000
    0.016"-0.002" to 0.002"No. 10
    0.171"0" to 0.011"0.241"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B701091017A55600000
    0.03"-0.003" to 0.003"No. 10
    0.171"0" to 0.011"0.241"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B701091017A65600000
     
    For 5/16" Diameter Shoulder
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"1/4"
    0.234"0" to 0.011"0.303"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B701091017A46400000
    0.016"-0.002" to 0.002"1/4"
    0.234"0" to 0.011"0.303"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B701091017A56400000
    0.03"-0.003" to 0.003"1/4"
    0.234"0" to 0.011"0.303"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B701091017A66400000
     
    For 3/8" Diameter Shoulder
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"5/16"
    0.289"0" to 0.011"0.365"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B701091017A46900000
    0.016"-0.002" to 0.002"5/16"
    0.289"0" to 0.011"0.365"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B701091017A56900000
    0.03"-0.003" to 0.003"5/16"
    0.289"0" to 0.011"0.365"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B701091017A66900000
     
    For 1/2" Diameter Shoulder
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"3/8"
    0.352"0" to 0.011"0.491"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B701091017A47500000
    0.016"-0.002" to 0.002"3/8"
    0.352"0" to 0.011"0.491"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B701091017A57500000
    0.03"-0.003" to 0.003"3/8"
    0.352"0" to 0.011"0.491"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B701091017A67500000
     
    For 6 mm Diameter Shoulder
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"M5
    4.95 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm5.96 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell B701094141A11000000
    0.015"-0.001" to 0.001"M5
    4.95 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm5.96 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell B701094141A17000000
     
    For 8 mm Diameter Shoulder
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"M6
    5.92 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm7.95 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell B701094141A12000000
    0.015"-0.001" to 0.001"M6
    5.92 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm7.95 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell B701094141A18000000
    0.031"-0.002" to 0.002"M6
    5.92 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm7.95 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell B701094141A24000000
     
    For 10 mm Diameter Shoulder
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"M8
    7.82 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm9.95 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell B701094141A13000000
    0.015"-0.001" to 0.001"M8
    7.82 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm9.95 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell B701094141A19000000
    0.031"-0.002" to 0.002"M8
    7.82 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm9.95 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell B701094141A25000000
     
    For 12 mm Diameter Shoulder
    0.015"-0.001" to 0.001"M10
    9.7 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm11.96 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell B701094141A21000000
    0.031"-0.002" to 0.002"M10
    9.7 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm11.96 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell B701094141A26000000
     
    For 16 mm Diameter Shoulder
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"M12
    11.65 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm15.5 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell B701094141A15000000
    0.031"-0.002" to 0.002"M12
    11.65 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm15.5 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell B701094141A27000000
     
    For 20 mm Diameter Shoulder
    0.031"-0.002" to 0.002"M16
    15.5 mm0 mm to 0.25 mm19.93 mm-0.25 mm to 0 mmRockwell B701094141A28000000
     
    Stress-Resistant Spring Steel
     
    For 3/16" Diameter Shoulder
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"No. 8
    0.146"0" to 0.011"0.185"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell C401091140A23200000
     
    For 1/4" Diameter Shoulder
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"No. 10
    0.171"0" to 0.011"0.248"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell C402591140A23100000
    0.015"-0.00075" to 0.00075"No. 10
    0.171"0" to 0.011"0.248"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell C405091140A24300000
    0.032"-0.0015" to 0.0015"No. 10
    0.187"0" to 0.011"0.248"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell C402591140A25500000
     
    For 5/16" Diameter Shoulder
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"1/4"
    0.234"0" to 0.011"0.308"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell C402591140A23300000
    0.015"-0.00075" to 0.00075"1/4"
    0.234"0" to 0.011"0.308"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell C405091140A24500000
    0.032"-0.0015" to 0.0015"1/4"
    0.234"0" to 0.011"0.308"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell C402591140A25700000
     
    For 3/8" Diameter Shoulder
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"5/16"
    0.289"0" to 0.011"0.371"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell C402591140A23500000
    0.015"-0.00075" to 0.00075"5/16"
    0.289"0" to 0.011"0.371"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell C402591140A24700000
    0.032"-0.0015" to 0.0015"5/16"
    0.296"0" to 0.011"0.371"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell C402591140A25900000
     
    For 1/2" Diameter Shoulder
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"3/8"
    0.352"0" to 0.011"0.496"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell C402591140A23700000
    0.015"-0.00075" to 0.00075"3/8"
    0.352"0" to 0.011"0.496"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell C402591140A24900000
    0.032"-0.0015" to 0.0015"3/8"
    0.352"0" to 0.011"0.496"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell C402591140A26100000
     
    For 5/8" Diameter Shoulder
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"1/2"
    0.473"0" to 0.011"0.621"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell C402591140A23900000
    0.015"-0.00075" to 0.00075"1/2"
    0.473"0" to 0.011"0.621"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell C402591140A25100000
    0.032"-0.0015" to 0.0015"1/2"
    0.473"0" to 0.011"0.621"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell C402591140A26400000
     
    For 3/4" Diameter Shoulder
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"5/8"
    0.598"0" to 0.011"0.746"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell C402591140A24100000
    0.015"-0.00075" to 0.00075"5/8"
    0.598"0" to 0.011"0.746"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell C402591140A25300000
    0.032"-0.0015" to 0.0015"5/8"
    0.598"0" to 0.011"0.746"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell C402591140A26600000
     
    For 5 mm Diameter Shoulder
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"M4
    3.98 mm0 mm to 0.254 mm5 mm-0.254 mm to 0 mmRockwell C40592927A12100000
    0.015"-0.001" to 0.001"M4
    3.98 mm0 mm to 0.254 mm5 mm-0.254 mm to 0 mmRockwell C40592927A12500000
     
    For 6 mm Diameter Shoulder
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"M5
    4.976 mm0 mm to 0.254 mm6 mm-0.254 mm to 0 mmRockwell C40592927A12900000
    0.015"-0.001" to 0.001"M5
    4.976 mm0 mm to 0.254 mm6 mm-0.254 mm to 0 mmRockwell C40592927A13300000
     
    For 8 mm Diameter Shoulder
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"M6
    5.852 mm0 mm to 0.254 mm8 mm-0.254 mm to 0 mmRockwell C40592927A1370000
    0.015"-0.001" to 0.001"M6
    5.852 mm0 mm to 0.254 mm8 mm-0.254 mm to 0 mmRockwell C40592927A1420000
    0.031"-0.002" to 0.002"M6
    5.852 mm0 mm to 0.254 mm8 mm-0.254 mm to 0 mmRockwell C40592927A1460000
     
    For 10 mm Diameter Shoulder
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"M8
    7.688 mm0 mm to 0.254 mm10 mm-0.254 mm to 0 mmRockwell C40592927A1500000
    0.015"-0.001" to 0.001"M8
    7.688 mm0 mm to 0.254 mm10 mm-0.254 mm to 0 mmRockwell C40592927A1540000
    0.031"-0.002" to 0.002"M8
    7.688 mm0 mm to 0.254 mm10 mm-0.254 mm to 0 mmRockwell C40592927A1580000
     
    For 12 mm Diameter Shoulder
    0.005"-0.0005" to 0.0005"M10
    9.522 mm0 mm to 0.254 mm12 mm-0.254 mm to 0 mmRockwell C40592927A1610000
    0.015"-0.001" to 0.001"M10
    9.522 mm0 mm to 0.254 mm12 mm-0.254 mm to 0 mmRockwell C40592927A1640000
    0.031"-0.002" to 0.002"M10
    9.522 mm0 mm to 0.254 mm12 mm-0.254 mm to 0 mmRockwell C40592927A1670000
     
    For 16 mm Diameter Shoulder
    0.015"-0.001" to 0.001"M12
    11.355 mm0 mm to 0.254 mm16 mm-0.254 mm to 0 mmRockwell C40592927A1720000
    0.031"-0.002" to 0.002"M12
    11.355 mm0 mm to 0.254 mm16 mm-0.254 mm to 0 mmRockwell C40592927A1750000
     
    For 20 mm Diameter Shoulder
    0.031"-0.002" to 0.002"M16
    15.19 mm0 mm to 0.254 mm20 mm-0.254 mm to 0 mmRockwell C40592927A1790000
     

    Shim Assortments for Lengthening Screw Shoulders

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Round, Sold as Assortments, Shoulder Lengthening.
    Customize your shoulder lengths by keeping multiple shoulder-lengthening shim sizes on hand. When shoulders come up short, use these shims to extend the shoulder length on your screw. Wiggle the shims over the threads and up to the existing shoulder to create the exact shoulder length you need. Use them to create more space for bearings, pulleys, and sprockets, or extend the length of travel along the shoulder.
    You can stack multiple shims to achieve the exact shoulder length or space you need.
    Stress-Resistant Spring Steel—These shims are harder and hold their shape better than carbon steel. Use them for high-stress applications, such as leveling heavy machinery. They're best for dry environments since moisture will cause them to rust.
    Plastic Box—Labels in the lid make it easy to quickly find the right size.
    No. of
    Pieces
    For Shoulder Dia.
    Thicknesses Included
    Container
    Type
    Each
    Stress-Resistant Spring Steel
    2701/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4"0.005", 0.015", 0.032"Plastic Box91140A8000000000
    3001/4", 5/16", 3/8", 1/2", 5/8", 3/4"0.015"Plastic Box91140A600000000
     
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